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School Nurse

Manhattan Country School (MCS) seeks a School Nurse beginning the 2018–2019 school year. The school nurse will be part of a dynamic team of progressive educators who work to build and sustain a healthy school and classroom environment. The School Nurse will provide direct care to all students, monitor school health forms, and ensure that the school is in compliance with city and state health mandates. The School Nurse will periodically review and update health policies and procedures, at the school and at the school’s off-site farm, to best meet the changing needs of our community. The nurse will also be actively involved in health education initiatives.

Manhattan Country School is a pre K-8 co-educational elementary school in NYC recognized for its progressive approach to teaching, racial and economic diversity, and a working farm in the Catskills. Committed to principles of equity and multiculturalism, Manhattan Country School is unique among NYC independent schools. Over the next few years, enrollment will grow from 268 to 400 students, still in pre-K through 8th grades.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

EDUCATION/COMMUNICATION

· Promoting a healthy school environment and educating the school community. This involves collaboration with members of the administration and support team. It also involves getting to know diverse families and healthcare traditions.